Florida-Caribbean Cruise Affiliation (FCCA) – the commerce affiliation that represents the mutual pursuits of locations and stakeholders all through the Caribbean and Latin America, together with Member Strains that function over 90 % of the worldwide cruising capability – is proud to announce that it’s going to debut a brand new marquee networking operate throughout its keynote occasion and the one official cruise convention and commerce present in and representing the area, the FCCA Cruise Convention and Commerce Present, going down in St. Maarten from October 22-25.
Dubbed the ‘St. Maarten Presidents Dinner’ and slated for the night of Tuesday, October 22, the unique, executive-packed occasion has been created so any celebration can transfer enterprise with the cruise trade full steam forward. The invitation-only occasion might be coordinated by FCCA and supported by FCCA Member Cruise Strains, with Presidents, CEOs, and extra high-level cruise executives internet hosting tables that might be open for trade stakeholders seeking to construct enterprise and relationships, whereas having fun with a festive night time with a boatload of surprises.
“We now have all the time prided ourselves in providing direct alternatives for native stakeholders to maximise their advantages from cruise tourism, and this new operate was constructed with that in thoughts,” stated Michele Paige, CEO, FCCA. “I can’t wait to see what outcomes this brings for our companions and for the ‘Presidents Dinner’ to turn into a fixture on the FCCA Cruise Convention and Commerce Present.”
“FCCA has a manner of constructing enterprise and networking enjoyable at occasions like this, and I’m assured that this one is to not be missed,” stated Micky Arison, Chairman of FCCA and Carnival Company & plc.
Whereas nonetheless in planning, the operate will characteristic Presidents and above from FCCA Member Strains, and 5 have already confirmed attendance for the FCCA Cruise Convention and Commerce Present: Michael Bayley, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Worldwide; Chris Ivy, CEO, Margaritaville at Sea; Frank A. Del Rio, President, Oceania Cruises; Richard Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises USA; and Harry Sommer, President and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.